Tactical Intentions
Tactics can be broken down into the following intentions…
Defend
Neutralise – cancelling out a attacking shot from you opponent e.g. hitting a moon ball after a opponents drive shot
Stayin in the rally – getting the ball back in off a tough ball
Turning it around – off a tough ball hitting a winner , very risky so a last resort
Rally
Trading the ball at the back to where it has come from with a similar speed. Keeping the rally even
Attack
Builiding – building the point to take control and the advantage of the rally. e.g. a corss court shot to move the oppoent .
Finishing – hitt the ball so the opponent can’t get it. e.g. hitting a drive volley resulting in a clean winner .